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Aletha May, born July 23, 1911, who was graduated from State Teachers' College, Kearney, Nebraska, in 1931. She is a teacher at Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska. Residence: Lebanon.

Pearl LeRoy Cady

Pearl LeRoy Cady, son of Frederick Clinton and Alvina (Dale) Cady, was born and raised on a farm west of Bellwood, Nebraska, of pioneer parentage. His grandfather, who was a graduate of Cornell University, came west as a contractor and built bridges over the Loup River at Columbus, for the Union Pacific. He brought with him his son, Frederick, who was born at Battle Creek, Michigan, August 29, 1859. Frederick Clinton Cady has been a pioneer farmer in Nebraska since 1883. His wife, Alvina Dale, was born at Albia, Iowa, October 24, 1862, and is of Revolutionary descent.

Pearl LeRoy Cady grew to manhood on a farm, and attended country school. He was graduated from high school at Columbus, and received his B. Sc. and Ph. D. from Fremont Normal College in 1905, and 1906, after which he taught school three years. Always a lover of animals, he attended Kansas City Veterinary College from which he received his D. V. S. in 1910.

On September 10th, of that year, he was married to Margaret L. Larson at Fremont, her birthplace. There are three sons, Duane LeRoy, born September 13, 1911; Richard Ellsworth, born April 4, 1915, and John Dale, born June 26, 1918.

Dr. Cady is engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, and is president of the Missouri Valley Veterinary Association. A Democrat, he has served as mayor of Arlington, and is president of Collins and Cady Company, Inc., of West Point. Dr. Cady has served his community, state and nation in matters pertaining to veterinary medicine and disease control, and has held many offices of honor and trust. During the World War he raised over $10,000 for the Red Cross.

He is a member of the First Congregational Church of Arlington, the Arlington Commercial Club, the Young Men's Christian Association and the Parent-Teachers' Association of which last he was president in 1930.

Perhaps his greatest interest outside his profession is work among boys' organizations. He enjoys golf and baseball and likes to fish, hunt and travel. He is a Mason, Knight Templar and member of the Shrine, and his professional organizations include the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association of which he was president in 1916, the Missouri Valley Veterinary Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association of which he was regional secretary in 1925. Dr. Cady's social club is the Fremont Country Club. Residence: Arlington.

James Robert Cain, Jr.

James Robert Cain, Jr., banker, was born at Falls City, Nebraska, August 4, 1876, son of James Robert and Martha (Kirk) Cain.

He attended public school at Falls City, and was graduated from high school there. He is an honorary member of Acacia fraternity at the University of Nebraska.

His marriage to Minnie Haggard was solemnized at Seneca, Kansas, August 24, 1898.

A Republican, Mr. Cain has served as mayor and treasurer, and president of the board of education at Stella, Nebraska, as state representative and state senator. He has served also as president of the Omaha Bankers Club, and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Ad-Sell League, Ak-Sar-Ben, the Omaha Council of Churches, and the Masons. Residence: Omaha.

Jean Benson Cain

Jean B. Cain, distinguished lawyer and judge, was born at Falls City, Nebraska, November 25, 1890. His father, James Robert Cain, a merchant and banker, was born on a farm in Platte County, Missouri, December 29, 1820. Of American born parents he was descended from Scotch and English ancestors. A Mason, he was Most Worshipful Master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. For many years he was county treasurer of Richardson County, Nebraska.

His mother, Nettle Jane (Ingram) Cain, who was born at Fairview, Iowa, January 22, 1863, and died at Rock Island, Illinois, June 16, 1826 (sic), was the daughter of English parents, James and Julia Ann (Hakes) Ingram. She was an active church worker and a profound student of the Bible.

Mr. Cain attended the Falls City grade and high schools graduating in the spring of 1910. He received the degree LL. B. June 12, 1913, at the University of Nebraska. During his college career he was president of the first year law class, in 1911, and was president of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity in 1913.

Judge Cain was admitted to the bar at Falls City, June 12, 1913, and has practiced law in Nebraska since that time. He has held many public offices during his career, among them: county judge of Richardson County, 1917; city attorney, 1916; and member of the city council, 1927-28. In 1917 he was the Republican candidate for county attorney, but was defeated at the general election.

He entered the World War as first lieutenant of the Nebraska national guard, and was promoted to the position of captain of the infantry, serving 18 months. He has been a member of the American Legion since its organization; was vice president of the temporary state American Legion, 1919; was chairman of the committee to administer relief to soldiers; and served on the state fund relief committee of Nebraska for seven years, and is former state commander.

Mr. Cain is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, and was president of the Richardson County Bar Association from 1926 to 1928. He is a member of the Falls City Chamber of Commerce. He is an Elk, exalted ruler in 1928; a Mason, Blue Lodge, Chapter, and Commandery. Residence: Falls City.

Edwin Gallt Caine

Edwin Gallt Caine, former lumberman and now a general merchant, was born at Whitewater, Wisconsin, December 1, 1864, and has resided in Nebraska since December 29, 1900.

His father, Edwin Ruthven Caine, was born in Ludlowville, New York, October 15, 1820, and died at Yankton, South Dakota, October 12, 1868. He was a gunner on the African cruiser Saratoga 1843-44, and later a merchant at Whitewater. His father was Irish, and his mother was English.

Helen M. Gallt, wife of Edwin R. Caine, was born at Weedsport, New York, June 12, 1833, and died at Indianola, Nebraska, February 25, 1907. Her father was Scotch, and her mother of German ancestry.

Mr. Caine attended public school and the state normal school at Whitewater. For 30 years he was engaged in the lumber business, of the 30, in Indianola for about 22 years. Since that time, he has been a general merchant, with the exception of the years 1928, 1929, and 1930. He is the owner of E. G. Caine's store. A Republican, he has always taken an active interest in state and national political issues.

He is a member of the Indianola Commercial Club, and the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. For three years 1921, 1922 and 1923, he was mayor of Indianola.

Mr. Caine was first married at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 21, 1883. On May 25, 1897, he was married to Effie Hart at Humeston, Iowa. Mrs. Caine was born in Wayne County, Iowa, May 22, 1875. Of the first marriage there are two children, Edna Frances, born at Keokuk, Iowa, April 27, 1884, is married to J. L. Loewenstein, a lumberman at Bayard. Warren Edwin, born September 30, 1885, married Lydia Charlotte Ohlendorf. He is a farmer, north of. Indianola. Of

the second marriage there are four children, Howard Hart, born May 29, 1899, at North English, Iowa, who married Gertrude Mary Plourd, is in business with his father. Helen Mar, born November 17, 1900, at North English, Iowa, is married to John J. Foley. He owns a 640 acre farm and is a farmer and cattleman north of Indianola. Walter Ruthven, born June 12, 1903, is a chiropractor. Lewis Gallt, born September 20, 1905, is also a chiropractor. Walter resides at McCook.

Mr. Caine has six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. All of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are living. Residence: Indianola.

Albert William Caldwell

Born at West Liberty, West Virginia, December 26, 1854, Albert William Caldwell has been a farmer and horticulturist in Nebraska since 1874.

His father, John CaIdwell, was born in West Liberty, February 5, 1826, and died at Elgin, June 6, 1900. He was a pioneer Nebraska farmer of English, Irish and Welch descent.

Rachel Priscilla Darling, wife of John CaIdwell, was born in West Liberty, July 6, 1829, and died at Lisbon, Iowa, November 13, 1867. She was of English and Welch descent.

Albert William Caldwell attended public school in West Virginia. He is a Socialist, a Protestant, a member of the Elgin Commercial Club, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Nebraska Territorial Pioneers Association and the Nebraskana Society. His hobby is reading. Residence: Elgin.

Samuel Smith Caldwell

Samuel S. CaIdwell was born at Omaha, November 25, 1875, son of Smith Samuel Caldwell and Henrietta McGraff Bush. His father, who was born at Marion, New York, September 4, 1834, died at Omaha in 1885. He was a banker, and president of the United States National Bank. He served as mayor of Omaha, and was president of the Republican Valley Railroad. Henrietta Bush Caldwell was born in Tioga, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1840. She died at Tioga, in 1915.

Mr. Caldwell was educated in the public schools of Omaha; attended Creighton, and later Phillip Andover Academy. He has been a member of the Coal Hill Coal Company for many years, and is vice president of the Douglas Truck Manufacturing Company. He is a director of the United States National Bank and the City Fuel and Supply Company of Des Moines.

On June 24, 1904, he was married to Fredericka Manderson Wessells at Hannibal, Missouri. Mrs. Caldwell is a granddaughter of General H. W. Wessells of the United States Army, and a descendant of Charles Adams of Connecticut. They have two children, Julia, born November 11, 1905, who was graduated from Emma Willard School in 1925 and from Smith College in 1928; and Samuel, born June 20, 1910, who was graduated from Andover Academy in 1922, and who attends Yale University.

During the World War Mr. Caldwell was vice chairman of the Omaha Red Cross Campaign committee and chairman of the Omaha War Camp Community Service. He is active in educational and civic work, and is treasurer of the Young Men's Christian Association and a trustee of the Young Women's Christian Association. He is a member of All Saint's Episcopal Church, the Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraska Motor Transport Corporation. His clubs are the University Club and the Omaha Country Club. He is fond of tennis, and his special interests are in unemployment and social insurance. Residence: Omaha.

Charles Adelbert Calkins

Born in Polk County, Nebraska, December 25, 1880, Charles Adelbert Calkins is the son of Kirkland and Loralla Virginia (Williams) Calkins. His father, who was a pioneer farmer in Polk County, in 1872, was born at Watertown, New York, of English, French and Irish descent, October 27, 1840, and died at York, Nebraska, February 14, 1920. His mother was born of English parentage at Great Valley, New York, December 12, 1845, and died at York, March 18, 1930.

Dr. Calkins was graduated from the York High School, was a student at York College, and in 1903 received the D. D. S. degree at the University of Omaha. He took a post graduale course at Mayo Brothers School in Chicago, and at Bosworth College. He was active in football at the University of Omaha. Since 1903, he has been engaged in the practice of dentistry at York, Nebraska, and has taken an active interest in farming.

He is a member of the Central Nebraska Study Club, the Young Men's Christian Association, the state, national, and district dental associations, and the Red Cross. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, the Knights Templar body of the Masons, is affiliated with the United Brethren Church of York, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. He served as captain of Company A, First Nebraska National Guard for five years prior to the Philippine trouble, and during the World War gave his services for an hour each day to war activities. He is a member of the Sons of Veterans and the Sons of the American Revolution.

Dr. Calkins is independent, politically, and has served as a member of the York City Council. His favorite sports are hunting and fishing. On September 22, 1904, he was married to Olga Wiig, at Omaha, Nebraska. Mrs. Calkins was born at Omaha, June 17, 1881, and died at York, October 30, 1929. Their two children are: Ardyth M., born June 17, 1905, who married D. W. Fiester; and Kirkland Jack, born August 21, 1912. Ardyth is a medical student at the University of Nebraska. Kirkland attended York College and is now a teacher.

Dr. Calkins can trace his family history to the period prior to the formation of the Anglo-Saxon race. He is also a descendant of the French Huguenot, Solomon Jaques; among his ancestors are the Van Rensselaer and Knickerbocker families of Holland. Residence: York.

James Turner Calkins

For over 50 years James T. Calkins has lived at Friend, and has been a leader in political and civic undertakings in the state. He was born at Merton, Wiscousin, March 28, 1867, the son of Abram Daton and Margaret (Rankin) Calkins. His father, who was a farmer, was born at Austerliz, New York, August 14, 1819, and died at Friend, December 14, 1897; he was a direct descendant of Hugh Calkins who was born in England in 1600, emigrated to America in 1640, and landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts. His mother, who was of Irish ancestry, was born in Massachusetts, April 13, 1835, and died at Friend, July 3, 1907.

Mr. Calkins attended the Friend High School for three years. He is now assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Friend. A Democrat, he served as chairman of the County Central Committee in 1898; and was a member of the 27th session of the Nebraska legislature representing Saline County in 1901 and 1902. During the World War he was a member of the Liberty loan drive county committee.

He is a member of the Red Cross; Chamber of Commerce; Young Men's Christian Association; and the Nebraskana Society. He was vice president of the board of education, 1928-29, and is now a member of the Friend Parent Teachers Association. He holds membership in the National Geographic Society. He is a Mason, Odd Fellow, and Modern Woodman of America. His hobby is reading. He is affiliated with the First Methodist Church of Friend.

Mr. Calkins was united in marriage with Mary Elizabeth Hoschouer at Kearney, Nebraska, December 28, 1892. Mrs. Calkins, who is of Dutch descent, was born

at Rossburg, Dark County, Ohio, February 5, 1875. The following children were born to this union: Julian, born February 23, 1895, who married Donna Coykendall; Mildred, born November 23, 1904, who died September 1, 1930, and who was married to Reinhardt Redman; Leslie, born January 15, 1909; and Edyth, born March 14, 1911. Julian is a World War veteran; he served in the 3rd division of the 4th infantry, and was wounded at the second battle of the Marne, July 26, 1918. Residence: Friend.

Congrave Clinton Callaway

Congrave C. Callaway of Fairbury, Nebraska, was born in Howard County, Missouri, August 27, 1835, son of Ambrose and Susan (Jackson) Callaway. Ambrose Callaway, a Revolutionary War veteran, who was born in Bedford County, Virginia, in the year 1795. Ambrose was a justice of peace, constable, and later a farmer until his death on October 18, 1861. Susan Callaway was born in Tennessee, July 28, 1799, and died in Carroll County, Missouri, June 15, 1867.

Congrave Callaway received a common school education and since 1869 he has been a resident of Nebraska, living continuously on the farm which he homesteaded at that time.

On June 12, 1870, he married Eliza Jane Browning. daughter of Josiah Browning, who was a grandson of Captain Francio Browning, a Revolutionary War captain. Before her marriage she was a milliner and dressmaker. Her death occurred June 10, 1841 (sic), near Fairbury. They had eight children: Etta, born March 7, 1871, who is married to Ralph Gray; Joe, born December 11, 1872, married to Mattie Diller; Susie, born September 18, 1874; Mattie, born August 9, 1876, married to Edgar Shoebotham; Agnes, born April 1, 1878; Clinton, born February 26, 1880, was married to Elizabeth Henderson, died August 13, 1912; William, born December 9, 1882, married Elizabeth Henderson.

Before the Civil War, Mr. Callaway joined the Presbyterian Church. He was a captain in the Confederate Army in the Civil War, served on his local school board from 1878 to 1900, and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. He died February 9, 1932. (Photograph in Album).

Eliza Jane Callaway

Born in Russel County, Virginia, September 19, 1841, Eliza Jane Callaway died at Fairbury, Nebraska, June 10, 1919. She was the daughter of Josiah D. and Martha Birdine (Honaker) Browning, both of prominent Virginia families. Josiah Browning was born in Russel County, May 14, 1819, and died at Fairbury, October 5, 1893. A cabinet maker by trade, he was active in public life, and served as county commissioner of Jefferson County for some years. His grandfather, Francis Browning, was a Revolutionary War soldier. Martha, his wife, was born in Russel County, January 17, 1821, and died at Fairbury, March 11, 1880. Her grandfather was also a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

On June 12, 1870, Eliza Jane Browning was united in marriage to Congrave Clinton Callaway, at Fairbury. Mr. Callaway was born in Howard County, Missouri, August 27, 1835, and for many years was a farmer and stock raiser in Jefferson County. To them were born eight children, seven of whom are living: Etta, born March 7, 1871, married Ralph L. Gray; Joseph, born December 11, 1872, married Mattie Diller; Susie, born September 18, 1874; Agnes, born April 1, 1878; Mattie, born August 9, 1876, who married Edgar Shoebotham; Clinton, born February 26, 1880, who married Elizabeth Henderson, and who died August 13, 1912; William, born December 9, 1882, who married Odella Diller; and Charles, born April 1, 1885, who married Elizabeth Henderson.

A resident of Nebraska fifty-five years, at the time of her death, Mrs. Callaway was one of Fairbury's most interesting personages.

She was always active in church and welfare work, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Red Cross. She was an early Nebraska pioneer, and a member of the Nebraska Territorial Association. Her political affiliation was with the Democratic party. (Photograph in Album).

Ernest Glenn Callen

E. Glenn Callen was born at McCook, Nebraska, September 11, 1894, son of Samuel Edward Callen and Dora (Beyrer) Callen. His father, who was born in Illinois, March 3, 1861, is a railway passenger conductor, whose ancestry is Scotch-Irish. His mother, who is of German descent, was born in Indiana, April 12, 1864.

Professor Callen received his early education in the public schools of McCook, where he was graduated from high school in 1914. He was awarded the A. B. degree at Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1919; the A. M. degree at the University of Nebraska, 1921; and was a student at the University of Wisconsin for a time. On January 29, 1932, he received his Ph. D. from the University of Nebraska. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, P1 Gamma Mu, and Pi Kappa Delta.

He served as critic teacher at Wesleyan Teachers' College, 1919-22; was assistant professor of economics and sociology, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1922-27; and since 1927, has been professor of political science and sociology at Nebraska Wesleyan University. He is the author of Administration of Nebraska Workman's Compensation Law, published at Lincoln, 1921; and various articles on taxation and labor questions. He has been prominent in civic affairs as applied to sociological problems for several years; served as secretary of the Nebraska Compensation Survey Commission, 1928-29; and since 1929, has been a member of the Lincoln commission of stabilization of employment. He is a member of the board of directors of the Lincoln Social Welfare Society and the Lincoln Council of Social Agencies.

His marriage to Frances M. Day was solemnized at Lennox, South Dakota, July 28, 1924. Mrs. Callen, who is of English descent, was born in Iowa, June 3, 1899.

Professor Callen holds membership in the following organizations: American Political Science Association (1925) ; American Sociological Society (1928) ; American Labor Legislation Association (1928); and the American Association of University Professors (1929). He is a Mason. His political affiliation is with the Republican party. Residence: Lincoln.

Burtis Oakley Callender

Burtis O. Callender, oil dealer, was born in Indiana, April 7, 1875, son of David N. and Mary Anna (Rickley) Callender. His parents came to Nebraska in 1878 and have resided here ever since. The father is Scotch-Irish and the mother is of Swiss descent.

The father was born in Ohio, June 1, 1854, and died at Stapleton, January 23, 1932. The mother was born in Switzerland in September, 1874, and died at Stapleton, January 23, 1924.

Mr. Callender attended public school of Gandy, Nebraska, and business college at Lincoln. He now is in the gas and oil business at North Platte. For a number of years he was engaged in the lumber business at Keystone, Nebraska. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. His favorite sport is baseball.

On October 27, 1903, he was married to Minnie Evelyn Crawford at Grand Island. She was born in Iowa, April 5, 1873, the daughter of James H. and Elizabeth J. (Niles) Crawford. They have four children, Alburta, born February 25, 1905; Walter, born October 19, 1909;

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and Richard and Bernard, twins, born January 12, 1913. James H. Crawford was born in Putman County, Indiana, September 26, 1847, and died at Stapleton, Nebraska, in September, 1911. His wife was born in Illinois, May 3, 1845, and died at North Platte, in October, 1923. Residence: North Platte. (Photograph in Album).

Jennie Mather Callfas

Jennie Mather Callfas, physician and prominent clubwoman, was born in Toronto, Canada, March 20, 1876, daughter of Eli and Emily Matilda (Dease) Mather. The father, born in Scotland in 1854, died at Walsingham, Canada, in 1881. He was a farmer and stock raiser.

Emily Matilda Dease was born in Canada, September 19, 1851, and died at Omaha, November 9, 1909. She was a teacher in her younger days.

Dr. Callfas attended public and high school and the University of Toronto, from which she was graduated in 1894. She came to the United States, entering Barns University Medical School at St. Louis, from which she was graduated with honors on May 3, 1904. Previously she had been graduated with high honors from the College of Music of Toronto.

Her marriage to William F. Callfas was solemnized at St. Louis, and until 1907 they engaged in the practice of medicine there, removing to Omaha at that time. During the World's Fair in 1904 Dr. Callfas was the only woman physician in the hospital on the fairgrounds.

Since taking up her residence in Omaha Dr. Callfas has enjoyed an extensive practice. She is a member of the First Methodist Church, and active in all its auxiliaries. During the World War she was a member of the board of the Council of Defense and active in the Red Cross. She has served three four-year terms as Democratic national committeewoman; has been a member of the Public Welfare Board five years, and for four years was a member of the Board of Education. She was the first woman ever elected to this position in Omaha, and for two years served with eleven men. Residence: Omaha. (Photograph on Page 207).

William Frederick Callfas

William F. Callfas, prominent Omaha physician and surgeon, has been in active practice there since 1907. At that time he came to the state from St. Louis, where he was married to Jennie Mather. She is a prominent physician, and former Democratic national committeewoman. (See Nebrcmskana).

Dr. Callfas is a member of various professional and civic organizations, and has been outstanding in the medical profession for many years. Residence: Omaha. (Photograph on Page 209).

Cora Hardy Calvert

Cora Hardy Calvert, pioneer civic leader of Nebraska, was born at Gainsville, Wyoming County, New York, July 29, 1861, the daughter of Harvey Wesley and Charlotte Clement (Abbott) Hardy. Her father, who was born at Gainesville, October 29, 1825, and died at Lincoln, January 10, 1913, was a merchant, he moved to Lincoln, in 1871, and was a furniture dealer there until his death; a prohibitionist, he served as mayor of Lincoln, and was candidate for governor of Nebraska on the prohibition ticket; Thomas Hardy, an English ancestor, came to America in 1630, with Governor Winthrop.

Her mother was born at Ogden, New York, April 6, 1831, and died at Lincoln, March 19, 1891. She was an active club worker and prominent in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union; in 1852, she was graduated from the Ingham Female Seminary at LeRoy, New York. She was descended from George Abbott who came to America from England, in 1640, and from Robert Clement who settled in Massachusetts, in 1642.

Mrs. Calvert was graduated from the elementary school at Lincoln, in 1876, and in 1880 was graduated from Lincoln High School. She was a student at the University of Nebraska for a time. She has always been interested in the social and civic affairs of her community, is affiliated with First Plymouth Congregational Church, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society, Colonial Dames, the Lincoln Country Club, Fortnightly Club and Lotus Club.

Her marriage to Thomas Elwood Calvert was solemnized at Lincoln, November 1, 1911. Mr. Calvert, who was born at Newton Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, September 10, 1849, and died at Lincoln, December 19, 1916, was descended from the Quaker ancestor, John Calvert, who came to Pennsylvania with William Penn, in 1685. He was graduated from the scientific course at Yale, in 1870; was first assistant engineer for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad; was chief engineer of this railroad west of the Missouri River; served as general superintendent of lines west of the Missouri River; and later was chief engineer with an office in Chicago. He came to Nebraska in 1871.

Mr. Calvert was a member of the National Engineering Society; the Young Men's Christian Association; Yale University Club; and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies were mechanics and music. Both Mr. and Mrs. Calvert have been affiliated with the Republican party for many years. Residence: Lincoln.

John Hargreaves Calvert

Born at Cook, Nebraska, November 23, 1901, John Hargreaves Calvert is the son of John and Agnes Annie (Davis) Calvert. His father, who was a chaplain in France connected with the Young Men's Christian Association during the World War and is a minister in the Methodist Church, was born at Newmillerdam, England, April 3, 1870; he came to America in 1896. His mother, who is a leader in women's affairs and a talented public speaker, was born at Wakefield, England, January 21, 1865. Her father was a soldier in the British Army at one time.

Dr. Calvert was graduated from Benson High School in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1921, was graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1925, and received the M. D. degree at the University of Nebraska Medical School in 1929. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Chi at the University of Nebraska, and was active in basketball, track, tennis, and football, at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

He served his interneship at Henry Ford's Hospital at Detroit, Michigan, and since then has been engaged in general medical practice at Pierce, Nebraska. He is a member of the Five County Medical Society, Nebraska Medical Society, and the American Medical Society. He is county and city physician, is county chairman of the first aid supervision of the Red Cross, is a member of the Pierce Commercial Club, and holds membership in the Lions Club and the Masons. He is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. His favorite sport is tennis.

He was united in marriage with Alma Christine Goebel at York, Nebraska, June 12, 1929. Mrs. Calvert, whose ancestry is German, was born at Overton, Nebraska, October 12, 1903. They have one son, John, Jr., born February 29, 1931. Residence: Pierce.

Joseph Robert Cameron

Joseph Robert Cameron, physician and surgeon, was born at Mission Creek, Nebraska, July 29, 1878, son of James and Charlotte (McKee) Cameron. His father, who was born at Glasgow, Scotland, April 26, 1844, came of the Cameron clan, and migrated to America alone at the age of fourteen. A farmer, he died at Beaver City, Nebraska, July 14, 1915. His wife, Charlotte, was born at Spade, Indiana, December 7, 1856, and died at Beaver City, January 26, 1887. Her great grandfather was a

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